Road clear after oil spill

Part of Salthouse Road, Barrow, in both directions at Vulcan Road were blocked following an accident today [Tuesday].
Debris on the road and an oil spillage meant traffic was moving slowly for much of the afternoon.
The road has now reopened fully with traffic returning to normal.
Highways England were called to deal with the spillage.read more

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